Clerical Assistant/Receptionist

Clerical Assistant/Receptionist

Grade 2 - £24,796 FTE

37hpw, Term-time plus inset (actual salary £21,119)

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school?

We are searching for an enthusiastic and committed receptionist to support students and ensure their well-being is at the heart of everything that we do, here at Cardinal Griffin Catholic College.

If you are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Cardinal Griffin Catholic College and be the welcoming face of our school.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced receptionist, you will manage the front desk, greet visitors, answer calls, and support various administrative tasks. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth communication within the school and with our community.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible who is confident customer focused, organised and hardworking. While experience in a school environment may be advantageous, it is by no means essential.

Candidates should:

• Has a pleasant, patient demeanor as the first communication point with parents, contractors & visitors.

  Is educated to GCSE standard or NVQ or equivalent qualification, or suitable experience in a similar role.

  Recognises the place of confidentiality in the office environment.

  Can work at speed, accurately, under pressure and act under their own initiative.

  Commit to upholding the ethos and values of the school.

This post is full time (37hpw), term-time plus inset 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8am to 3.30pm

APPLICATION DEADLINE - Friday 31st July at 16:00pm

*The College reserves the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications*

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings cautions and convictions in your application form. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, candidates should note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found at https://www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk/Parents/Safeguarding-In-Our-College/